The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, together with the Minister for Transport, Hon. Bukare Mikpe, on Monday visited Ghanaian tomato traders who survived a recent attack in Burkina Faso.
The delegation, which included the Deputy Trade Minister and senior officials of the Ministry, called on the two injured traders — a male and a female — at the 37 Military Hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment for varying degrees of injuries sustained during the incident.
The visit was aimed at commiserating with the victims, assessing their condition, and offering words of encouragement as they recover. Speaking to the media after the interaction, Hon. Ofosu-Adjare described the attack as “unfortunate and distressing,” stressing the urgent need to strengthen local tomato production to reduce traders’ exposure to risks when sourcing commodities outside Ghana.
She pledged government’s commitment to boosting year-round tomato cultivation as part of efforts to minimize dependence on imports and enhance food security. “It is our prayer and commitment that Ghana will be able to grow tomatoes throughout the year so that our traders will not have to take such risks beyond our borders,” she stated.
The Trade Minister also commended the medical team for their dedication and urged them to continue providing quality care to ensure the full recovery of the victims.
Receiving the delegation, Brigadier General R. Naab, Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the hospital, expressed appreciation for the visit and assured the ministers that the injured traders were responding well to treatment and would continue to receive the best medical attention.
The incident has reignited calls for greater investment in agribusiness to secure Ghana’s food supply chain and protect traders from cross-border vulnerabilities.
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